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I'm so glad t

2008-02-22T11:51:38-05:00

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I'm so glad to see something come out of the thread in the forums ( http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5459309&page=1 )! As a black Etsyian, it's nice to see that Etsy really encourages diversity at every level. As I mentioned in the thread, I'm into turquoise, but I also love cowrie shells. I'm into coral, but I'm also feeling bronze. Loving chevron beads, but I also work frequently with agate. It's nice to see that my fellow Etsyians aren't afraid to go with whatever inspires them. Please check out http://eaoc.blogspot.com/ for more info about Etsy Artists of Color.

This a fabulo

2008-02-22T13:02:36-05:00

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This a fabulous article! What a wonderful display of works from some of Etsy's finest!

great article

2008-02-22T13:42:55-05:00

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great article

Thanks for th

2008-02-22T15:15:57-05:00

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Thanks for this article. Peace.

such a wonder

2008-02-22T15:31:52-05:00

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such a wonderful article!

Great article

2008-02-22T16:59:22-05:00

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Great article! I love it and it is so inspiring to see these artists talk about their inspirations. Thanks Etsy. This is a great community. More of our group can be seen here: http://eaoc.blogspot.com/

Great article

2008-02-22T17:06:38-05:00

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Great article! Love that painting by OrangeWillow up top!

Love this art

2008-02-22T17:41:47-05:00

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Love this article :) Very well written with some fantastic artists. Thanks Etsy:)

Orange willow

2008-02-22T23:55:23-05:00

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Orange willow is one of my favorite pictures, I love afros. Grreat article it is nice to read what makes these artists tick.

i love these

2008-02-23T00:08:03-05:00

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i love these sellers and shops and think they deserve a much longer and year long tribute for their awesome works of art. also, can we just admit that chaka khan is a huge creative influence on us all. she is so hot!

This is such

2008-02-23T01:04:47-05:00

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This is such a wonderful article and thanks for featuring me along with these wonderful artist. Please check out my website www.tanekeyaword.com

this is a wel

2008-02-23T01:08:38-05:00

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this is a well-written piece and i'm grateful to be included. as an etsy artist of color (street team member, as well) and a woman, etsy has allowed me an opportunity to get my wares seen without conforming to any market-specific trend. i love the freedom i have here, to be an artist and an artist of color. peace.

good to see

2008-02-23T09:26:51-05:00

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good to see

Much apprecia

2008-02-23T09:35:05-05:00

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Much appreciation for being featured in this article. I truly have to say if it had not been for Etsy, I would still be on the circuit of trying to find something that works. In the short time I have been on Etsy I have seen my business double from 2006-2007. I believe because of many factors. Of course the many many 12-15+ hour days I put in. Not to mention the fantastic community at Etsy. And if it hasn't been said enough I'll say it again...by the fantastic way Etsy has presented a means by which artists have a voice and a beautiful means (through Etsy) to present their art. Thanks so much for the venue Etsy, Veronica;)

for ref - in

2008-02-24T07:33:14-05:00

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for ref - in the UK October is Black History Month, in case you want to commemmorate then too. (Though it still befuddles me that Black History 'month' exists at all, as though it disappears the other 11 months - but don't get me started on that one...however, better than not being recognised at all, obviously!)

This was real

2008-02-24T21:26:26-05:00

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This was really nice to see! Thank you, Etsy!

I wish I'd se

2008-02-25T00:00:06-05:00

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I wish I'd seen this thread sooner, I would've loved to chime in. I'm originally Nigerian and have lived in the states since 1985. My friends often joke that I'm the 'true' African-American. Anyway, as my work goes, I feel compelled to tap into my African roots for design inspiration. I often use the Adinkra symbols in my work. I'm working hard to bring out my line of Afrocentric housewares and papergoods...all done in a contemporary modern aesthetic. Etsy has been the singular reason that I've been able to tap deeper into my creativity and find what I want to do. Thank you.

Sweet article

2008-02-25T00:36:29-05:00

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Sweet article!

Thanks for th

2008-02-25T07:50:57-05:00

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Thanks for this great article! It's wonderful to see into other people's creative process and their influences. It is an honor to be featured.

Nice article.

2009-02-01T18:51:21-05:00

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Nice article. Thanks Etsy.

Nice article.

2009-02-02T12:39:53-05:00

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Nice article....

As a seller f

2009-02-02T20:25:17-05:00

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As a seller from 2007-to the present. I feel very blessed to start my first on-line business here. I have joined a great team -Etsy Artists of Color and I feel free to express my art in many ranges and cultural inspirations not just as a person of African/Carib/Native descent but as a woman and independent crafter. I find inspiration from many different cultures but I also feature pieces that have native American, and Afro-Caribbean influences as well. I think this is a great article and thank you Etsy for posting it. There are so many beautiful pieces displayed here..wow! I wish I would have seen this thread last year too..I would have loved to contribute to the article.